Antropometric standards of physical fitness and health related to the sport of academic UEM/PR

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to collect data on anthropometric and physical fitness related to health of college students of the Universidade Estadual de Maringá. A second purpose was to develop anthropometric and physical fitness norms related to health for the population investigated. 264 males and 460 females participated of this study. Anthropometric measurements of weight (kg) and height (cm) were included in the AAHPERD’S Teste (1980), which show the following measurements and testes: a) triceps and subscapular skinfolds (body composition); b) sit-and-reach and one-minute sit-up teste (musculo skeletal function); 12 minutes run/walk test (cardiorespiratory endurance).The collection of data was carried out in the second semester of 1990, during mornings, afternoons and evenings. The statistical analysis for the norms development used a specific program. The significance level was set at 0,05. The results show that it is possible to develop norms to apply to students with some reason in measurements and tests: motivate students when there appears to be a low level of interest instruction; help the teacher to assess students’ performance; help students to evaluate their own performances, and others. Norms should be reviewed every three to five years.